LPG Gas Cylinder Prices From May 1: Biggest Hike In 19Kg LPG Cylinder By Rs 993 To 1,147; City-Wise LPG Rates

Indian oil marketing companies have announced their biggest ever hike in 19Kg LPG Cylinder Prices, effective May 1, 2026. At the same time, they have kept the prices of domestic commercial LPG cylinders, which come in 14.2 kg, unchanged for the month of May. Coming to 19 kg gas cylinders, LPG prices have crossed above the Rs 3,000 mark for the first time ever. In cities like Kolkata and Chennai, LPG prices have crossed the Rs 3,300 and Rs 3,200 marks as well.

LPG Prices In India:

19Kg LPG Prices In India:

The biggest hike is in Kolkata city by Rs 1,147 from May 1, 2026. Meanwhile, the second sharp hike was announced in Mumbai by Rs 1,015.5, followed by a hike of Rs 1,013 in Chennai and Rs 993 in Delhi compared to April 2026.

This will be the fourth consecutive hike since March 1, 2026, in 19Kg LPG prices across metro cities. In April 2026, the Indian Oil had increased LPG prices by Rs 218 to Rs 195.5, which came after Rs 114.5 hike on March 7, 2026, due to intensifying geopolitical crisis in Middle East. On March 1, 2026, the hike ranged from Rs 28 to Rs 31.

From March to May 1, 2026, the most hike is in Kolkata, followed by Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi.

Check 📊 LPG Price Hikes in 19Kg Cylinders Since US-Israel-Iran War

City	May 1 (₹)	April 1 (₹)	March 7 (₹)	March 1 (₹)	Total Hikes (₹)
Delhi	993	195.5	114.5	28	🔺 1331
Mumbai	1015.5	196	114.5	28.5	🔺 1354.5
Kolkata	1147	218	114.5	31	🔺 1510.5
Chennai	1013	203	114.5	29.5	🔺 1360

LPG Prices In Delhi:

With effect from May 1, 19Kg LPG price stood at Rs 3,071.5 per cylinder compared to previous month's Rs 2,078.5 per cylinder.

In Delhi, 19Kg LPG prices have surged by Rs 1,331 from March 1 to May 1, 2026.

LPG Prices In Mumbai:

In the financial hub, 19Kg LPG is now priced at Rs 3046.5 for May 2026, higher by Rs 1,015.5 from Rs 2,031 in April 2026.

Since March 1, 19Kg LPG price has skyrocketed by Rs 1,354.5 per cylinder.

LPG Prices In Kolkata:

Kolkata faced the most hike in 19Kg LPG prices. For May 2026, the price is fixed at Rs 3,355 across dealers, compared to price of Rs 2,208 in April 2026. This is an hike of Rs 1,147 in one month alone.

But since the US-Israel-Iran war started, 19Kg LPG price in Kolkata has risen by a breathtaking Rs 1,510.5 per cylinder.

LPG Prices In Chennai:

In this popular southern city, 19Kg LPG will be available at Rs 3,259.5 per cylinder from May 1, 2026, which is higher by Rs 1,013 from April 2026 where price stood at Rs 2,246.5 per cylinder.

From March to May 2026, LPG price has surged by Rs 1,360 in Chennai.

📊 Snipped Of LPG Prices City-Wise

City	May 2026 (₹)	April 2026 (₹)	Price Change (₹)
Delhi	3071.5	2078.5	+993
Mumbai	3046.5	2031	+1015.5
Kolkata	3355	2208	+1147
Chennai	3259.5	2246.5	+1013

14.2KG LPG Prices In India:

On the other hand, 14.2Kg cylinder prices are kept unchanged for second consecutive month. On March 7, 2026, OMCs hiked this LPG price by Rs 60 across metro cities, which was for the first time since April 2025.

Thereby, currently, 14.2kg LPG price continues to be at Rs 913 per cylinder in Delhi, at Rs 939 in Kolkata, at Rs 912.5 in Mumbai and Rs 928.5 in Chennai.

Why Are LPG Prices In India Hiked Again & Again?

The hike in LPG prices comes at a time when the energy, oil and gas markets globally are at risk due to the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz amidst the US-Israel war against Iran. The Middle East is one of the biggest exporters of crude, and the latest geopolitical war has put the west Asia's fate uncertain going ahead. India is among the countries that have exposure in this market and most importantly, are vulnerable to the closure of Hormuz.

Hormuz is a lifeline to India's energy imports, with nearly 88% of LPG imports transitioning through this route. The passage also accounts for 50-55% of India's LNG imports.

LPG Gas Cylinder Booking Rule Of 45-Days & 25 Days:

Among many measures, the government has revised the rules of booking gas cylinders by extending the lock-in periods for refill.

The government clarified that there are only two lock-in periods for booking LPGs. And these are 45 days and 25 days, irrespective of LPG connection. So it means, even if you have a 14.2 kg cylinder connection or 5 kg cylinder connection, the lock-in period remains 25 days in urban areas and 45 days for rural consumers.

Earlier, the lock-in period was of 21-days before March 2026 for refilling LPGs.

How To Check Indane Gas Prices?

You can check the price of Indane Gas with few quick steps on Indian Oil application and website.

At Indian Oil website, click on the link below:

https://cx.indianoil.in/webcenter/portal/Customer/pages_productprice

You will have to select the state, your city and then the LPG distributor. After adding the information click on search.

Accordingly, Indian Oil will present you a detailed prices of all its LPG products from 5Kg cylinders, 14.2Kg cylinders, 19Kg cylinders to ultra industrial LPG cylinders.